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    Jul 29, 2007, 03:41 PM
    Concrete patio erosion
    What can I use to shore up ground eroding under a concrete patio? Eventually grass will be butting up against patio
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    Jul 30, 2007, 05:18 PM
    I would guess that the most effective (and probably the most economical) remedy is to dig a perimeter footing at, and at least partially, under the edge where the erosion is occurring and pouring a new concrete footing/foundation (maybe 12"-18" deep and 6" wide) that will hold the underlying soil base from moving out from under the slab.
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    Jul 30, 2007, 07:51 PM
    You Can Try Using Sand Rock Or Crush And Run Stone These Can Compact Well
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